- Enrollment
- 1,353
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jefferson City, MO
Southwest Early Childhood Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Early Childhood Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291619003121
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Early Childhood Ctr earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Jefferson City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest Early Childhood Ctr has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Early Childhood Ctr ranks #2 of 3 schools in Jefferson City, MO.
School address
District: Jefferson City · Missouri
NCES ID 291619003121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Southwest Early Childhood Ctr grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 291619003121 · Jefferson City, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 11.7:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson City High (1,353 students)
Southwest Early Childhood Ctr grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Southwest Early Childhood Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson City
Jefferson City High
1,353 students
- Capital City H
Capital City High School
1,314 students
- Lewis and Clar
Lewis and Clark Middle
966 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle
927 students
- Clarence Lawso 440
Clarence Lawson Elem.
440 students
- This school 305
Southwest Early Childhood Ctr
305 students
What this shows Southwest Early Childhood Ctr reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Early Childhood Ctr compares
Southwest Early Childhood Ctr is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 29% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Missouri - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,522
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.1%
African American 22.6%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Southwest Early Childhood Ctr is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Jefferson City reports $12,522 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest Early Childhood Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis and Clark Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarence Lawson Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Early Childhood Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,314
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Early Childhood Ctr
How many students attend Southwest Early Childhood Ctr?
Southwest Early Childhood Ctr has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jefferson City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Early Childhood Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Early Childhood Ctr is 11.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest Early Childhood Ctr?
59.6% of students at Southwest Early Childhood Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Early Childhood Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Early Childhood Ctr is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Jefferson City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Early Childhood Ctr?
Southwest Early Childhood Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southwest Early Childhood Ctr rank among schools in Jefferson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Early Childhood Ctr ranks #2 of 3 schools in Jefferson City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jefferson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson City?
Besides Southwest Early Childhood Ctr, Jefferson City also operates Jefferson City High (1,353 students), Capital City High School (1,314 students), and Lewis and Clark Middle (966 students). See the Jefferson City district page for the complete list.